Elkhorn Public Schools Deploys ZeroEyes' Proactive Solution to Mitigate Gun-Related Violence

Omaha-Area School District Integrates Industry-Leading AI Gun Detection
 and Intelligent Situational Awareness Platform

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, today announced that its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution has been deployed by Elkhorn Public Schools (EPS) in Nebraska to proactively protect students, teachers, visitors and staff against gun-related threats.

Located on the west edge of the Omaha Metro area, Elkhorn Public Schools is a growing K-12 district that educates over 11,000 students annually. With 20 school buildings and two new facilities set to open during the next school year, the district is dedicated to accommodating its growing student population. As part of its commitment to ensuring a secure learning environment, the district has deployed ZeroEyes as the latest addition to its comprehensive, multi-layered security approach.

Our camera systems have always been valuable for post-incident investigations, but with the integration of ZeroEyes' solution as a force multiplier, we're transforming them into a proactive safety solution," said Brian Kempf, Director of School Safety and Security at Elkhorn Public Schools. "This not only optimizes our existing resources, but also gives us the confidence to reassure our students, staff, and families that our cameras are actively working to protect them. Furthermore, ZeroEyes' Safety Act designation underscores the reliability and rigor of the technology, providing peace of mind that we are implementing a solution that has comprehensively proven its effectiveness.

ZeroEyes' AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software layers onto EPS's existing digital security cameras. If a gun is identified, images are instantly shared with the ZeroEyes Operations Center (ZOC), the industry's only U.S.-based, fully in-house operation center, which is staffed 24/7/365 by military and law enforcement veterans. If these experts determine that the threat is valid, they dispatch alerts and actionable intelligence — including visual description, gun type, and last known location — to first responders and school staff as quickly as 3 to 5 seconds from detection.

"The cornerstone of every school's mission is to foster a challenging and enriching academic environment that empowers students with the knowledge and skills to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners," said Mike Lahiff, CEO and co-founder of ZeroEyes. "By integrating ZeroEyes, schools can shift their focus back to that core mission, allowing them to prioritize education over constant safety concerns. I applaud Elkhorn Public Schools for making the safety of its students a top priority, creating a secure environment where learning can truly thrive."

About ZeroEyes
ZeroEyes delivers a proactive, human-verified AI gun detection software solution that integrates into existing digital security cameras and helps to mitigate mass shootings and gun-related violence by reducing response times, providing actionable intelligence with images and delivering clarity among chaos — ultimately saving lives. ZeroEyes' patented solution has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a promising anti-terrorism technology and is the first video analytics technology to receive full SAFETY Act Designation.

Founded by Navy SEALs and elite technologists, ZeroEyes dispatches accurate and real-time actionable intelligence about the illegal brandishing of a gun near or in an occupied area or building, to local staff and law enforcement with an image of the shooter(s) and location of the threat, as quickly as 3 to 5 seconds from the moment the gun is detected.

The ZeroEyes team also provides tech consulting, installation assistance and practice drills for active shooter events to enhance safety at schools, corporate and government facilities. Headquartered in the Greater Philadelphia area, the company's affordable and effective gun detection solution has been adopted by the US Department of Defense, leading public K-12 school districts, colleges/universities, healthcare facilities, commercial property groups, manufacturing plants, Fortune 500 corporate campuses, shopping malls, big-box retail stores and more. Learn more about ZeroEyes at ZeroEyes.com.

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